Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra lines up the September 2025 iPhone 17 Pro Max with the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display and chip.
Spec sheet
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onLeads | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 505 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on |
| Chip | A19 ProLeads | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Memory | Not published | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie | 256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie |
| Camera hardware | 48MP f/1.78 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality)Tie | 200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawideTie |
| Optical zoom | 4x | 5xLeads |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage | 12MP |
| Battery | up to 39 hours video playback | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W or higher adapter. MagSafe, 50% in 30 minutes with a 30W adapter | 45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads |
| Weight | Not published | 232 g |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window | 7 years of OS and security updates |
| Launch price | Not listed | $1,299 launch price |
| Software | iOS 27 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3), 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Who should buy which
Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want iOS 27. It leads on display and chip.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch. It leads on optical zoom and charging.
Questions
Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display and chip.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: which has the better battery?
iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra do not publish a comparable battery figure. iPhone 17 Pro Max: up to 39 hours video playback. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 5,000 mAh.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: which has the better camera?
iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra tie on camera hardware. iPhone 17 Pro Max: 48MP f/1.78 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality). Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cost at launch?
iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra do not publish a comparable launch price figure. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Not listed. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: $1,299 launch price.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specifications